Having drawn 3-3 with Sweden and lost 0-2 to Australia, the Nigerian women need outright victory to stand any chance of progressing in the FIFA women's world cup, Canada 2015.
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Sunday, 14 June 2015
Super Falcons arrive in Vancouver for USA
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have arrived in Vancouver ahead of their must win last group game against the United States of America on Tuesday.
The Super Falcons on arrival in Vancouver
Having drawn 3-3 with Sweden and lost 0-2 to Australia, the Nigerian women need outright victory to stand any chance of progressing in the FIFA women's world cup, Canada 2015.
Having drawn 3-3 with Sweden and lost 0-2 to Australia, the Nigerian women need outright victory to stand any chance of progressing in the FIFA women's world cup, Canada 2015.
Saturday, 13 June 2015
Nigeria beats Chad in Gabon 2017 qualifier
The Super Eagles of Nigeria opened their African Nations Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0
victory away to Chad, who proved a tough opponent in Saturday's Group G
clash.
Warri Wolves Striker, Gbolahan Salami finally put Nigeria ahead in the 63rd minute when he blasted a powerful shot into the roof of the net off a lose ball in the box.
Nigeria was awarded a penalty in the 79th minute after Odion Ighalo was brought down inside the vital area and Ighalo himself converted for Nigeria's second goal.
The Super Eagles finished with ten men after Ogenyi Onazi was dismissed for a wild challenge on an opponent.
Friday 12 June
Guinea 1-2 Swaziland (Group L)
Scorers: Kamano 68 / Tsabedze 12, 84
Morocco 1-0 Libya (Group F)
Scorers: Omar El Kaddouri 51
Tunisia 8-1 Djibouti (Group A)
Scorers: Chikhaoui 9pen, 22, 23, Sassi 37, Khalifa 63, Ben Youssef 68, Hannachi 79, Touzghar 80 / Liban 54pen
Saturday 13 June
Malawi 1-2 Zimbabwe (Group L)
Scorers: Banda 24 / Malajila 23, Billiat 83
Zambia 0-0 Guinea-Bissau (Group E)
Uganda 2-0 Botswana (Group D)
Scorers: Geoffrey Massa 55, Brian Umony 66
Angola 4-0 Central African Republic (Group B)
Scorers: Gelson 36, 63, Menga 56pen, Gilberto 90pen
Cape Verde 7-1 Sao Tome And Principe (Group F)
Scorers: 11, 73, Rocha 17pen, Rodrigues 35, Fortes 42, Babanco 51pen, Tavares 75 / Leal 54
Scorers: Aristide Bance 61, Jonathan Zongo 82
Mali 2-0 South Sudan (Group C)
Scorers: Modibo Maiga 17, Salif Coulibaly 29
Scorers: Islam Slimani 22, El-Arbi Hilal Soudani 34, 47, Nabil Bentaleb 90
Sunday 14 June
14:00 Cameroon vs. Mauritius (Group H)
14:00 Mozambique vs. Rwanda (Group H)
14:30 DR Congo vs. Madagascar (Group B)
14:30 Congo vs. Kenya (Group E)
14:30 Togo vs. Liberia (Group A)
17:00 Gabon vs. Ivory Coast (Group I)
17:00 Egypt vs. Tanzania (Group G)
19:00 Sudan vs. Sierra Leone (Group I)
Warri Wolves Striker, Gbolahan Salami finally put Nigeria ahead in the 63rd minute when he blasted a powerful shot into the roof of the net off a lose ball in the box.
Nigeria was awarded a penalty in the 79th minute after Odion Ighalo was brought down inside the vital area and Ighalo himself converted for Nigeria's second goal.
The Super Eagles finished with ten men after Ogenyi Onazi was dismissed for a wild challenge on an opponent.
Friday 12 June
Guinea 1-2 Swaziland (Group L)
Scorers: Kamano 68 / Tsabedze 12, 84
Morocco 1-0 Libya (Group F)
Scorers: Omar El Kaddouri 51
Tunisia 8-1 Djibouti (Group A)
Scorers: Chikhaoui 9pen, 22, 23, Sassi 37, Khalifa 63, Ben Youssef 68, Hannachi 79, Touzghar 80 / Liban 54pen
Saturday 13 June
Malawi 1-2 Zimbabwe (Group L)
Scorers: Banda 24 / Malajila 23, Billiat 83
Zambia 0-0 Guinea-Bissau (Group E)
Uganda 2-0 Botswana (Group D)
Scorers: Geoffrey Massa 55, Brian Umony 66
Angola 4-0 Central African Republic (Group B)
Scorers: Gelson 36, 63, Menga 56pen, Gilberto 90pen
Cape Verde 7-1 Sao Tome And Principe (Group F)
Scorers: 11, 73, Rocha 17pen, Rodrigues 35, Fortes 42, Babanco 51pen, Tavares 75 / Leal 54
South Africa 0-0 Gambia (Group M)
Burkina Faso 2-0 Comoros (Group D)Scorers: Aristide Bance 61, Jonathan Zongo 82
Mali 2-0 South Sudan (Group C)
Scorers: Modibo Maiga 17, Salif Coulibaly 29
Senegal 3-1 Burundi (Group K)
Scorers: Moussa Konate 15pen, Mame Biram Diouf 63, Sadio Mane 90 / Fiston 59
Algeria 4-0 Seychelles (Group J)Scorers: Moussa Konate 15pen, Mame Biram Diouf 63, Sadio Mane 90 / Fiston 59
Scorers: Islam Slimani 22, El-Arbi Hilal Soudani 34, 47, Nabil Bentaleb 90
Sunday 14 June
14:00 Cameroon vs. Mauritius (Group H)
14:00 Mozambique vs. Rwanda (Group H)
14:30 DR Congo vs. Madagascar (Group B)
14:30 Congo vs. Kenya (Group E)
14:30 Togo vs. Liberia (Group A)
15:00 Niger vs. Namibia (Group K)
15:00 Equatorial Guinea vs. Benin (Group C)17:00 Gabon vs. Ivory Coast (Group I)
17:00 Egypt vs. Tanzania (Group G)
19:00 Sudan vs. Sierra Leone (Group I)
Nigerian Defender collapses and dies in Malaysia
Nigerian defender David Faramola Oniya died on Saturday after
collapsing on the pitch during a friendly match between his Malaysian
club T-Team and Kelantan. He was 30.
Late David Oniya
Local media said the T-Team skipper collapsed three minutes into the match in Kota Bharu and was taken to hospital.
T-Team CEO Syahrizan Mohd Zain said Oniya did not receive medical treatment quick enough.
"He suffered a heart attack but it could have been a different story had the ambulance driver was alert," he told the New Straits Times.
"The driver was at the stands watching the game when Oniya suddenly collapsed and our defender was deprived of oxygen for several minutes."
Syahrizan said the match was called off after 60 minutes after they were informed by the hospital Oniya had died.
"He was pronounced dead at the hospital about 30 minutes later," he told the Star newspaper.
Oniya had only just joined the Malaysian club this season after spells in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.
Reuters , Saturday 13 Jun 2015
Local media said the T-Team skipper collapsed three minutes into the match in Kota Bharu and was taken to hospital.
T-Team CEO Syahrizan Mohd Zain said Oniya did not receive medical treatment quick enough.
"He suffered a heart attack but it could have been a different story had the ambulance driver was alert," he told the New Straits Times.
"The driver was at the stands watching the game when Oniya suddenly collapsed and our defender was deprived of oxygen for several minutes."
Syahrizan said the match was called off after 60 minutes after they were informed by the hospital Oniya had died.
"He was pronounced dead at the hospital about 30 minutes later," he told the Star newspaper.
Oniya had only just joined the Malaysian club this season after spells in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.
Reuters , Saturday 13 Jun 2015
Thursday, 28 May 2015
Flying Eagles deadly trio promise the best
The trio of Chidera Eze, Kelechi Iheanacho and Taiwo Awoniyi have promised Nigerians of memorable World Youth Championships in New Zealand.
The Manchester City forward, Iheanacho says Nigerians expect the best from the Team.
Eze/Iheanacho/Awoniyi
The African champions are drawn against five-time winners Brazil, North Korea and Hungary in the first round of the tournament, which starts this weekend.
The Manchester City forward, Iheanacho says Nigerians expect the best from the Team.
The African champions are drawn against five-time winners Brazil, North Korea and Hungary in the first round of the tournament, which starts this weekend.
Sunday, 3 May 2015
Glo Premier League Match Day 7 Results
Here are results of Glo Premier League, Nigeria Match Day 7
Sharks 2-2 FC Taraba
Wikki Tourists 4-2 Rangers
Heartland 0-3 Sunshine Stars
Giwa FC 3-1 Bayelsa United
Dolphins 2-0 Lobi Stars
Gabros 2-0 Enyimba International
Nasarawa United 2-0 Abia Warriors
Kwara United 1-0 Kano Pillars
El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0 Akwa United
Shooting Stars vs Warri Wolves (PP)
Martins brace lifts Seattle to victory at New York
Obafemi Martins bagged a brace as Seattle Sounders won 3-1 at New York City FC on Sunday.
The
Nigerian opened the scoring in the 23rd minute for the visitors before
Mehdi Ballouchy levelled for the home side after 54 minutes.
However
Clint Dempsey put Sigi Schmid's side back in front after 58 minutes,
before former Newcastle striker Martins extended their lead further
after 66 minutes.
And New York City's
misery was complete two minutes from time when Kwame Watson-Siriboe was
sent off after receiving a second yellow card.
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Saturday, 18 April 2015
Salami's brace hand's Wolves first leg win
Nigeria International, Gbolahan Salami scored both goals Saturday as Warri Wolves beat visiting MK Etanchéité of D.R. Congo 2-1 in the first leg of their CAF Confederation cup round of 16 match played at the Warri City Stadium.
Wolves missed many scoring opportunities in the match which saw the Congolese side missing a first half penalty.
The second leg comes on May 1st at the Stade Tata Raphaël in Kinshasa.
The second leg comes on May 1st at the Stade Tata Raphaël in Kinshasa.
Friday, 3 April 2015
NFF suspends Anambra FA Cup matches
The crisis currently rocking the Anambra State football Association (ASFA) leading to two different State FA cup competitions going on simultaneously has forced the NFF to suspend FA cup games in the state till further notice.
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Sports Flight exclusively gathered that the NFF is not happy with the turn of the crisis and the way it has affected the State Cup matches.
Before the NFF hammer fell, the two factions of the State FA have scheduled two different FA cup finals on Sunday, one in Nanka involving Gabros FC (Ifeanyi Uba FC) and Ikpeazu FC of Onitsha organized by Umeh's faction and another at Rojenny Stadium, Oba involving Cardinal FC Onitsha and winner of the second semi final scheduled for today.
The Rojenny final is organized by the faction of the Vice Chairman, Jude Obikwelu and backed by the State FA secretariat.
Meanwhile the NFF will send a high powered
delegation led by the President, Pinnick Amaju to Awka on Tuesday to try mending fences with the two factions and hear from stake holders.
Before the NFF hammer fell, the two factions of the State FA have scheduled two different FA cup finals on Sunday, one in Nanka involving Gabros FC (Ifeanyi Uba FC) and Ikpeazu FC of Onitsha organized by Umeh's faction and another at Rojenny Stadium, Oba involving Cardinal FC Onitsha and winner of the second semi final scheduled for today.
The Rojenny final is organized by the faction of the Vice Chairman, Jude Obikwelu and backed by the State FA secretariat.
Meanwhile the NFF will send a high powered
delegation led by the President, Pinnick Amaju to Awka on Tuesday to try mending fences with the two factions and hear from stake holders.
Friday, 27 March 2015
Togo tests Saintfiet against Mauritius
The Technical abilities of Tom Saintfiet will be put to test once again on Saturday (Tomorrow) when, The Sparrow Hawks of Togo take on Mauritius in an International friendly.
Saintfiet, the former Namibia, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Yemen and Malawi Coach was only Tuesday called up by the football authorities in Togo to take charge of the Team in their friendly international against Mauritius.
The Belgian has been without a job since November, 2014 when he was surprisingly sacked by South Africa PSL side, Free State Stars despite improving their lot in the PSL rankings.
"I just arrived in Mauritius, I will be Interim Coach of Togo in their friendly against Mauritius on Saturday, only this match for now" Saintfiet told Sports Flight.
"I only got called up on Tuesday and we will only have one full training session before the game"
What happens after the Mauritius friendly?
"I have no idea but I hope for the best" Saintfiet, who will be 42 in two days said.
yours sincerely, Ralph with Saintfiet
A win in Mauritius will be a perfect birthday gift for the former midfielder who began his Africa sojourn in 2000 with Satelite FC of Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Togo have been under the watch of former assistant Coach, Tchakala Tchanile who failed to qualify The Sparrow Hawks for the Africa cup of Nations 2015 after taking over from Frenchman, Diddier Six.
Togo and Saintfiet will come against Diddier Six who became Coach of Mauritius in January.
Saintfiet, the former Namibia, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Yemen and Malawi Coach was only Tuesday called up by the football authorities in Togo to take charge of the Team in their friendly international against Mauritius.
The Belgian has been without a job since November, 2014 when he was surprisingly sacked by South Africa PSL side, Free State Stars despite improving their lot in the PSL rankings.
"I just arrived in Mauritius, I will be Interim Coach of Togo in their friendly against Mauritius on Saturday, only this match for now" Saintfiet told Sports Flight.
"I only got called up on Tuesday and we will only have one full training session before the game"
What happens after the Mauritius friendly?
"I have no idea but I hope for the best" Saintfiet, who will be 42 in two days said.
A win in Mauritius will be a perfect birthday gift for the former midfielder who began his Africa sojourn in 2000 with Satelite FC of Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Togo have been under the watch of former assistant Coach, Tchakala Tchanile who failed to qualify The Sparrow Hawks for the Africa cup of Nations 2015 after taking over from Frenchman, Diddier Six.
Togo and Saintfiet will come against Diddier Six who became Coach of Mauritius in January.
Saturday, 21 March 2015
KeneHelps boost Enugu club
Star Plus FC became the first recipient of the kits largesse from KeneHelps founded by an England based Nigerian, Kene Onyia.
Over 70 kids were presented with a pair of football boot each and a carrier bag for the boots.
"Honestly it feels good to have put smiles on the faces of those young lads and I hope the boots will go a long way in helping their football development" Kene Onyia told Sports Flight.
"This is not going to be a one of thing, I will surely do my best to sustain it"
"The aim of the organisation is to empower youths through sports with particular reference to football."
Ikenna Hillary on target in Malta
CHAN 2014 Eagles midfielder, Ikenna Hillary has scored his first goal in the Maltese league.
Hillary opened scoring for his side, Valleta in their 3-1 home win against Mosta FC.
The former FC Inter Enugu and Enugu Rangers big man drilled his shot from the edge of the box giving Mosta's keeper no chance at all in the 28th minute of the match.
Three Nigerians started the match on Mosta's side. They are former International, Ibrahim Babangida, Fortune Udo and I. Okoli.
"I have been working so hard since I joined Valleta and am happy my hard work is paying off" Ikenna who moved to Malta from Portuguese second tier told Sports Flight.
Hillary opened scoring for his side, Valleta in their 3-1 home win against Mosta FC.
Three Nigerians started the match on Mosta's side. They are former International, Ibrahim Babangida, Fortune Udo and I. Okoli.
"I have been working so hard since I joined Valleta and am happy my hard work is paying off" Ikenna who moved to Malta from Portuguese second tier told Sports Flight.
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
Odafa Okolie moves to Sporting Clube de Goa
Odafa Okolie is the best striker ever to play in the Indian I League and today he completed transfer formalities signing for Sporting Club de Goa.
Odafa had rejoined Churchill Brothers at the start of the season hoping to guide his former club back to I-League glory, but after the club were not allowed to take part in this seasons I-League, Odafa has been restless.
“I am delighted to have signed for the Flaming Oranje. Their current position does not give a true account of the pedigree and the stature of the club and I will play my part in helping my new team mates get back on track,” remarked Odafa.
Sporting Goa is currently bottom of the I-League table with just three points from eight matches. The recent introduction of the defensive duo Sandesh Jhinghan and Miguel Garcia steadied the ship.
“The name Odafa Onyeka Okolie is synonymous with goals in Indian football. We believe his addition to the team will give us that much needed boost. His track record speaks for its self,” stated Sporting Clube de Goa President Peter Vaz.
Odafa’s journey in Indian football started in 2003 in Kolkata with Mohammedan Sporting, before moving to Bangladesh for a short stint with Muktijoddha.
He soon returned to India in 2005 with Churchill Brothers where his sheer athleticism and eye for goal started to flourish. Between 2007and 2010 he was the I-League’s highest goal scorer for three straight seasons, while also helping Churchill Brothers to win the I-League in 2009.
His success led to a big money move to Kolkata where he donned the colours of Mohun Bagan for three years before moving back to Varca.
He became the highest paid player in the I League with a take home salary of $600,000 per year.
Odafa replaces fellow Nigerian, midfielder, Ogba Kalu at Sporting.
Odafa had rejoined Churchill Brothers at the start of the season hoping to guide his former club back to I-League glory, but after the club were not allowed to take part in this seasons I-League, Odafa has been restless.
“I am delighted to have signed for the Flaming Oranje. Their current position does not give a true account of the pedigree and the stature of the club and I will play my part in helping my new team mates get back on track,” remarked Odafa.
Sporting Goa is currently bottom of the I-League table with just three points from eight matches. The recent introduction of the defensive duo Sandesh Jhinghan and Miguel Garcia steadied the ship.
“The name Odafa Onyeka Okolie is synonymous with goals in Indian football. We believe his addition to the team will give us that much needed boost. His track record speaks for its self,” stated Sporting Clube de Goa President Peter Vaz.
Odafa’s journey in Indian football started in 2003 in Kolkata with Mohammedan Sporting, before moving to Bangladesh for a short stint with Muktijoddha.
He soon returned to India in 2005 with Churchill Brothers where his sheer athleticism and eye for goal started to flourish. Between 2007and 2010 he was the I-League’s highest goal scorer for three straight seasons, while also helping Churchill Brothers to win the I-League in 2009.
His success led to a big money move to Kolkata where he donned the colours of Mohun Bagan for three years before moving back to Varca.
He became the highest paid player in the I League with a take home salary of $600,000 per year.
Odafa replaces fellow Nigerian, midfielder, Ogba Kalu at Sporting.
Tuesday, 17 March 2015
Moses, Balogun, Ujah and Ideye return for Bolivia and South Africa friendlies
Super Eagles caretaker Coach, Daniel Amokachi has called up 28 players for the upcoming double international friendly games against Bolivia in Uyo and South Africa in Nelspruit.
The list of players see the return of Victor Moses, Brown Ideye, Leon Balogun, John Ogu, Odion Ighalo and Anthony Ujah.
Victor Moses who has been nursing an injury was however only placed as a standby player after he pleaded to be listed believing that he will recover in time for the games.
New faces amongst the foreign based players are Norway based, Akeem Latifu and Belgium based, Moses Simon.
The most notable absentee from the squad is misfiring striker, Emmanuel Emenike.
The list is made up of 18 foreign based players and 10 NPFL stars.
The players are expected to report at the Le Meridien Hotel, Uyo on Monday, 23rd March for the March 26 clash with Bolivia, with the squad heading to South Africa on Friday, March 27 for the battle with the Bafana Bafana in Nelspruit on Sunday, March 29.
FULL LIST
Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France); Theophilus Afelokhai (Kano Pillars); Chidiebere Eze (Ifeanyi Ubah United)
Defenders: Chima Akas (Sharks FC); Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor FC, Turkey); Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves); Nelson Ogbonnaya (Heartland FC); Kenneth Omeruo (Middlesbrough FC, England); Akeem Latifu (Aalesunds FC, Norway); Leon Balogun (Darmstadt 98, Germany)
Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Steven Ukoh (Biel-Bienne FC, Switzerland); Omatsone Aluko (Hull City, England); Hope Akpan (Reading FC, England); John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel); Babatunde Michael (Volyn Lutsk, Ukraine); Joseph Nathaniel (Sharks FC); Kingsley Sokari (Enyimba FC)
Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Aaron Samuel (Guangzhou R&F, China); Brown Ideye (West Brom, England); Odion Ighalo (Watford FC, England); Anthony Ujah (FC Cologne, Germany); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Ubong Moses (Kano Pillars); Stanley Dimgba (Warri Wolves); Mfon Udoh (Enyimba FC); Standby – Victor Moses (Stoke City, England)
The list of players see the return of Victor Moses, Brown Ideye, Leon Balogun, John Ogu, Odion Ighalo and Anthony Ujah.
Victor Moses who has been nursing an injury was however only placed as a standby player after he pleaded to be listed believing that he will recover in time for the games.
New faces amongst the foreign based players are Norway based, Akeem Latifu and Belgium based, Moses Simon.
The most notable absentee from the squad is misfiring striker, Emmanuel Emenike.
The list is made up of 18 foreign based players and 10 NPFL stars.
The players are expected to report at the Le Meridien Hotel, Uyo on Monday, 23rd March for the March 26 clash with Bolivia, with the squad heading to South Africa on Friday, March 27 for the battle with the Bafana Bafana in Nelspruit on Sunday, March 29.
FULL LIST
Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France); Theophilus Afelokhai (Kano Pillars); Chidiebere Eze (Ifeanyi Ubah United)
Defenders: Chima Akas (Sharks FC); Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor FC, Turkey); Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves); Nelson Ogbonnaya (Heartland FC); Kenneth Omeruo (Middlesbrough FC, England); Akeem Latifu (Aalesunds FC, Norway); Leon Balogun (Darmstadt 98, Germany)
Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Steven Ukoh (Biel-Bienne FC, Switzerland); Omatsone Aluko (Hull City, England); Hope Akpan (Reading FC, England); John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel); Babatunde Michael (Volyn Lutsk, Ukraine); Joseph Nathaniel (Sharks FC); Kingsley Sokari (Enyimba FC)
Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Aaron Samuel (Guangzhou R&F, China); Brown Ideye (West Brom, England); Odion Ighalo (Watford FC, England); Anthony Ujah (FC Cologne, Germany); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Ubong Moses (Kano Pillars); Stanley Dimgba (Warri Wolves); Mfon Udoh (Enyimba FC); Standby – Victor Moses (Stoke City, England)
Friday, 6 March 2015
Abia Warriors sign 19 new players, retain 14
Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia has signed 19 new players and retained 14 of the old ones in readiness for the 2014/15 Glo Nigeria Professional Football League which kicks off across the nation this weekend.
The new entrants include experienced campaigners like Valentine
Nwabile who moved from Niger Tornadoes of Minna, Uchenna Keke from Akwa United of Uyo, Bolaji Shakin, and Ivorien import, Dosso Achassan from Dolphins of Port Harcourt as well as Rangers International of Enugu twin brothers Joshua and Moses Odo.
Former Enyimba International of Aba star, Josiah Maduabuchi moved from Warri Wolves to join the Warriors who also grabbed Taraba United’s left-footer, Ali Buhari. Ogu Michael and big goalkeeper, Chinedu Ude (Iroko) have also joined Abia Warriors from sister Club, Heartland of Owerri, along with the Bayelsa United duo, Binebi Johnson and Sheriff Bashir.
Some local rivals also lost their players to Abia Warriors. They
include, a non-league outfit based in Umuahia, “New Generation” which sold Shedrack Asiegbu and Michael Olaha to the Premier League outfit, while another home side, Abia Comets, lost Emeka Joseph to the Warriors.
National League side, MFM, Lagos supplied Atu Irumekhai to the
Warriors who also signed Husseini Ahmen from Mighty Royals FC and Osita Egbo from Magic International Academy.
The old players who were retained include Captain Austine Obaroakpo and his central defence partner, Nnaemeka Anyanwu as well as experienced defenders Ogbonnaya Okemiri and Mohammed Garba.
Others are goalkeepers, Joseph Onuoha, Nnanna Michael, John Gaadi and Chinedu Anozie as well as free-kick specialist, Ndifreke Effiong and the club’s second highest goal scorer last season Chisom Chikatara.
Roving mid-fielder, Ifeanyi Onyeali and Okorie Torty also made the cut, alongside Nigeria U-23 team star, Michael Ibe Okoro and
Chukwuemeka Nwabalogu.
The new entrants include experienced campaigners like Valentine
Nwabile who moved from Niger Tornadoes of Minna, Uchenna Keke from Akwa United of Uyo, Bolaji Shakin, and Ivorien import, Dosso Achassan from Dolphins of Port Harcourt as well as Rangers International of Enugu twin brothers Joshua and Moses Odo.
Former Enyimba International of Aba star, Josiah Maduabuchi moved from Warri Wolves to join the Warriors who also grabbed Taraba United’s left-footer, Ali Buhari. Ogu Michael and big goalkeeper, Chinedu Ude (Iroko) have also joined Abia Warriors from sister Club, Heartland of Owerri, along with the Bayelsa United duo, Binebi Johnson and Sheriff Bashir.
Some local rivals also lost their players to Abia Warriors. They
include, a non-league outfit based in Umuahia, “New Generation” which sold Shedrack Asiegbu and Michael Olaha to the Premier League outfit, while another home side, Abia Comets, lost Emeka Joseph to the Warriors.
National League side, MFM, Lagos supplied Atu Irumekhai to the
Warriors who also signed Husseini Ahmen from Mighty Royals FC and Osita Egbo from Magic International Academy.
The old players who were retained include Captain Austine Obaroakpo and his central defence partner, Nnaemeka Anyanwu as well as experienced defenders Ogbonnaya Okemiri and Mohammed Garba.
Others are goalkeepers, Joseph Onuoha, Nnanna Michael, John Gaadi and Chinedu Anozie as well as free-kick specialist, Ndifreke Effiong and the club’s second highest goal scorer last season Chisom Chikatara.
Roving mid-fielder, Ifeanyi Onyeali and Okorie Torty also made the cut, alongside Nigeria U-23 team star, Michael Ibe Okoro and
Chukwuemeka Nwabalogu.
Monday, 2 March 2015
Pillars book Morocco ticket, as Dolphins face Club Africain
Nigeria
champions Kano Pillars will play FC Moghreb Tetouan of Morocco in the first round
proper of this year’s CAF Champions League competition.
Pillars
swept aside Al Malakia of South Sudan 3-0 in Kano on Saturday, for a 5-0
aggregate win, while Moghreb edged C.O.B. of Mali 3-2 on aggregate to be
eligible. Two goals by Gambo Mohammed saw
off the visitors.
On Sunday,
Pillars management reciprocated Malakia’s uncommon hospitality in Juba by
hosting the South Sudan delegation to a special lunch at Central Hotel, Kano.
The Kano
giants host the first leg of the fixture against Moghreb at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday, March
14.
Port
Harcourt lords, Dolphins FC had to endure a penalty shoot-out win over Leones
Vegetarianos of Equatorial Guinea, after both teams were tied 1-1 on aggregate.
Dolphins now
take on Club Africain of Tunisia, with the first leg in Tunis on March 13.
Warri
Wolves, who hammered Racing Club Bobo-Dioulasso of Burkina Faso 4-0 on
aggregate, will play the winner of the fixture between Dedebit of Ethiopia and
Cote d’Or of Seychelles.
Thursday, 26 February 2015
Garba Names final squad for AYC
Flying Eagles’ Head Coach Manu Garba has released
a list of 21 players who will represent the country at the 19th
African Youth Championship in Senegal.
Ghana, Mali, South Africa and Zambia play in Group B. All four semi finalists will fly Africa’s flag at the FIFA U-20 World Cup finals in New Zealand, scheduled for 30th May – 20th July this year.
THE FULL LIST
Joshua Enaholo, Musa Muhammed, Mustapha Abdullahi, Akinjide Idowu, Saheed AbdulGaniyu, Izuchukwu Omego, Bernard Bulbwa, Alhassan Ibrahim, Christian Pyagbara, Abdullahi Alfa, Saleh Usman, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, Samuel Okon, Obinna Nwobodo, Ifeanyi Mathew, Dele Alampasu, Chidera Ezeh, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bello Zaharadeen, Wasiu Jimoh, Olorunleke Ojo
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Warri Wolves to face Bobo on Sunday
The confederation of Africa football (CAF) has moved back by a day the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup cracker between Warri Wolves
and Racing Bobo Dioulasso of Burkina Faso earlier fixed for Sunday, 1st March.
Warri Wolves
The match will now hold on the 28th, February at the Warri City Stadium.
Meanwhile, a 29 man delegation of Bobo Dioulasso players and officials will arrive in Warri on Thursday.
Warri Wolves go into this weekend's game with huge advantage after winning the first leg in Burkina Faso by a lone goal
The match will now hold on the 28th, February at the Warri City Stadium.
Meanwhile, a 29 man delegation of Bobo Dioulasso players and officials will arrive in Warri on Thursday.
Warri Wolves go into this weekend's game with huge advantage after winning the first leg in Burkina Faso by a lone goal
Nigerians on target in Asian continental cups
Ex Junior International Ganiyu Oseni scored one of Binh Duong of Viet Nam's
goal in their 2-3 home loss to Shandong Luneng of China in Asian Champions League (ACL).
Elsewhere,
Ranti Martins scored the only goal for his side, East Bengal of India in their 4-1 loss at Darul Takzim of Malaysia in the AFC cup (equivalent of Confederation Cup in Africa and Uefa cup in Europe).
Ranti Martins scored the only goal for his side, East Bengal of India in their 4-1 loss at Darul Takzim of Malaysia in the AFC cup (equivalent of Confederation Cup in Africa and Uefa cup in Europe).
Thursday, 19 February 2015
Eaglets not so golden in draw with Guinea
Nigeria's U-17, Golden Eaglets on Wednesday forced their Guinean counterparts to a 1-1 draw at Stade Général Seyni Kountché (SGSK) at the on-going African U-17 Championship in Niamey.
Captain Kelechi Nwakali yet again rescued Nigeria with a vital equalizer in the second half from a penalty after Sam Diallo had scored the curtain raiser in the 11th minute through a spot kick.
With the result, Nigeria still top the Group A section on a better goal difference despite having the same four points with the Guineans.
Speaking at the post match conference, Coach Emmanuel Amuneke said he was shocked about the team's performance especially in the first half.
"Frankly, this was our worst performance and the worst I have seen from these boys because we lost the initiative and composure of the game to the Guineans," he explained.
The 1994 African player of the year however praised the resilience of his lads.
"I want to praise the players for their resilience in getting a draw against Guinea because this was a difficult game for them, We played much better in the second half and it was good we got the equalizer.
Nigeria must at least guide against a defeat in their last Group A match against Zambia on Saturday to have a realistic chance of qualifying for the semi finals as well as the much sought after ticket
to the 2015 FIFA Under-17 World Cup slated for Chile later this year.
Captain Kelechi Nwakali yet again rescued Nigeria with a vital equalizer in the second half from a penalty after Sam Diallo had scored the curtain raiser in the 11th minute through a spot kick.
With the result, Nigeria still top the Group A section on a better goal difference despite having the same four points with the Guineans.
Speaking at the post match conference, Coach Emmanuel Amuneke said he was shocked about the team's performance especially in the first half.
"Frankly, this was our worst performance and the worst I have seen from these boys because we lost the initiative and composure of the game to the Guineans," he explained.
The 1994 African player of the year however praised the resilience of his lads.
"I want to praise the players for their resilience in getting a draw against Guinea because this was a difficult game for them, We played much better in the second half and it was good we got the equalizer.
Nigeria must at least guide against a defeat in their last Group A match against Zambia on Saturday to have a realistic chance of qualifying for the semi finals as well as the much sought after ticket
to the 2015 FIFA Under-17 World Cup slated for Chile later this year.
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
Alhaji Gero, Freedom Omofoman miss out of Siasia's squad for Gabon
Coach of the U-23 National Team, Samson Siasia has named a 21 man squad for the upcoming All Africa Games qualifier against Gabon in Libreville.
The list is made up of 16 home based and 5 foreign based players.
The players and officials are expected to depart the Murtala Mohammed International Airport,
Lagos on Wednesday evening for Gabon aboard an Ethiopia Airline flight.
The 21 players for Gabon:
Goalkeepers: Daniel Emmanuel, Akande Abiodun.
Defenders: Obanor Erhun, Okoro Stanley, Oduduwa Segun, Sani Faisal, Sincere Seth, Atanda Sodiq
Midfielders: Azubuike Okechukwu, Godwin Savior, Tiongoli Tonbara, Saliu Popoola, Oshobe Oladele, Mohammed Usman, Kingsley Sokari
Forwards: Etebo Oghenekaro, Ajayi Junior, Peter Onyekachi, Iwobi Alex, Paul Onwachu.
The 21 players for Gabon:
Goalkeepers: Daniel Emmanuel, Akande Abiodun.
Defenders: Obanor Erhun, Okoro Stanley, Oduduwa Segun, Sani Faisal, Sincere Seth, Atanda Sodiq
Midfielders: Azubuike Okechukwu, Godwin Savior, Tiongoli Tonbara, Saliu Popoola, Oshobe Oladele, Mohammed Usman, Kingsley Sokari
Forwards: Etebo Oghenekaro, Ajayi Junior, Peter Onyekachi, Iwobi Alex, Paul Onwachu.
Monday, 16 February 2015
Why Enyimba did not register Udoh for Champions League
An Enyimba official has told Sports Flight that they did not register NPFL last season's hot shot, Mfon Udoh for this years Champions League.
"We were and are still expecting him to leave for greener pastures abroad and so we thought it wise to let him be" The official who pleaded not to be named said.
"There were many requests for Udoh and it will not be wise to register him and waste that space when he may leave at anytime"
"He may still be registered when we get to league stage and he is still around"
Udoh set a new all time goals record of 23 goals last season and won both LBA season's top scorer and MVP awards.
"We were and are still expecting him to leave for greener pastures abroad and so we thought it wise to let him be" The official who pleaded not to be named said.
"There were many requests for Udoh and it will not be wise to register him and waste that space when he may leave at anytime"
"He may still be registered when we get to league stage and he is still around"
Udoh set a new all time goals record of 23 goals last season and won both LBA season's top scorer and MVP awards.
Sunshine Stars grab Chukwude
Former Gabros of Nnewi hotshot, Chekwube Chukwude has signed for Sunshine Stars of Akure.
Chukwude who has failed to land a club outside the Country after leaving Gabros refused all entreaties from the newly promoted team to rejoin them.
Chukwude who has failed to land a club outside the Country after leaving Gabros refused all entreaties from the newly promoted team to rejoin them.
Enugu Rangers go for dark horses
While other clubs are jostling for the big names in the transfer market, Enugu Rangers International have decided to go for inexperienced grass root players this season.
Enugu Rangers last season
The 6 time league champions had called for an open screening and over 200 players answered their call and new coach, Kelechi Emeteole alongside his assistants, Imama Amapakabo and others made their selections.
The 'Flying Antelopes are now in a closed camping stage at Emene, Enugu where about 45 players (both old and new) are currently sweating it out.
Out of the lot, 35 will finally be registered for the new season.
Not all the new players are rookies though, as the Coal City side raided the camp of Oriental rivals, Heartland and grabbed 4 players amongst whom are, Striker, Bobby Clement, Midefielders, Osas Okoro and Orji Kalu Okagbue.
Sports Flight also learned that former Abia Warriors and FC Inter Enugu goal keeper, Onuoha is training with Rangers.
"We might not have signed the biggest of names but the chosen players are good, I can tell you that and if they perform the way they have been performing in pre season, then our fans will be happy this season" One of the officials told Sports Flight.
The 6 time league champions had called for an open screening and over 200 players answered their call and new coach, Kelechi Emeteole alongside his assistants, Imama Amapakabo and others made their selections.
The 'Flying Antelopes are now in a closed camping stage at Emene, Enugu where about 45 players (both old and new) are currently sweating it out.
Out of the lot, 35 will finally be registered for the new season.
Not all the new players are rookies though, as the Coal City side raided the camp of Oriental rivals, Heartland and grabbed 4 players amongst whom are, Striker, Bobby Clement, Midefielders, Osas Okoro and Orji Kalu Okagbue.
Sports Flight also learned that former Abia Warriors and FC Inter Enugu goal keeper, Onuoha is training with Rangers.
"We might not have signed the biggest of names but the chosen players are good, I can tell you that and if they perform the way they have been performing in pre season, then our fans will be happy this season" One of the officials told Sports Flight.
Sunday, 15 February 2015
Enyimba trounce Buffles
Two-time champions
Enyimba FC busted Buffles du Borgou of Benin Republic 3-0 Sunday in a 2015
CAF Champions League first round, first leg match at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba.
Daniel Etor opened scoring in the 8th minute, Kingsley Sokari made it 2-0 in the 81st minute and Peter Onyekachi scored the third in stoppage time.
Leon Balogun on Target
Nigeria International Leon Balogun scored the goal that gave his side, Darmstadt a point as they drew 1-1 with TSV 1860 Munich.
Leon Balogun in action
Balogun over came a yellow card in the 81st minute to equalise for his side 2 minutes later in the 83rd minute after 1860 Munich had gone ahead in the 23rd minute through Bandowski.
Nigerian born Austrian international, Rubin Okotie missed a penalty that should have put 1860 Munich 2-0 up in the 32nd minute.
Elsewhere
Daniel Adejo was red carded after a second yellow card in the 33rd minute and his side, AEL Kalloni was beaten 2-0 by Kerkyra fc in the Greece Super League.
Nigerian Born Belgian Junior International, Jason Adesanya scored one of the goals as his club Lommel United Fc played a 3-3 draw away at Seresien FC in the Belgium League 2e classe.
Balogun over came a yellow card in the 81st minute to equalise for his side 2 minutes later in the 83rd minute after 1860 Munich had gone ahead in the 23rd minute through Bandowski.
Nigerian born Austrian international, Rubin Okotie missed a penalty that should have put 1860 Munich 2-0 up in the 32nd minute.
Elsewhere
Daniel Adejo was red carded after a second yellow card in the 33rd minute and his side, AEL Kalloni was beaten 2-0 by Kerkyra fc in the Greece Super League.
Nigerian Born Belgian Junior International, Jason Adesanya scored one of the goals as his club Lommel United Fc played a 3-3 draw away at Seresien FC in the Belgium League 2e classe.
Golden Eaglets in bright start
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have started brightly at the 2015 CAF U-17
championship in Niamey by winning the opener against the hosts, Niger Republic 2-0.
Victor Osimhen opened scoring after 18minutes and captain Kelechi Nwakali's beautiful
free-kick from outside the box gave Nigeria victory in an entertaining opener at the Stade Seyni Kountche in Niamey.
Friday, 13 February 2015
AFCON 2015 Awards and Best XI
Winners: Côte d’Ivoire
Orange Man of the competition: Christian Atsu (Ghana)
Pepsi Highest Scorer: André Ayew (Ghana), 3 Goals with 2 assists
Pepsi Highest Scorer: André Ayew (Ghana), 3 Goals with 2 assists
Best Goalkeeper: Sylvain Gbohouo (Côte d’Ivoire)
Nissan goal of the Tournament: Christian Atsu (Ghana) [3rd goal against Guinea]
Fair Play team: DR Congo
Samsung Fair Player of the tournament: Kwesi Appiah (Ghana)
Samsung Fair Player of the final match (CIV-GHA): Wilfried Bony (Côte d’Ivoire)
Orange Man of the final match (CIV-GHA): Afriyie Acquah (Ghana)
Samsung Fair Player of the tournament: Kwesi Appiah (Ghana)
Samsung Fair Player of the final match (CIV-GHA): Wilfried Bony (Côte d’Ivoire)
Orange Man of the final match (CIV-GHA): Afriyie Acquah (Ghana)
CAF Team of the Tournament
Goalkeeper: Sylvain Gbohouo (Côte d’Ivoire) – Robert Kidiaba (RD Congo)
Defenders: Serge Aurier (Côte d’Ivoire), Harrison Afful (Ghana), Kolo Toure (Côte d’Ivoire)
Midfielders: Andre Ayew (Ghana), Yaya Toure (Côte
d’Ivoire), Max Alain Gradel (Côte d’Ivoire), Yannick Bolasie (DR Congo),
Gervinho (Côte d’Ivoire)
Forwards: Christian Atsu (Ghana), Wilfried Bony (Côte d’Ivoire)
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
Enyimba trounce Abia Warriors
Here are the line ups when Enyimba trounced rivals, Abia Warriors 4-0 in a pre season warm-up game at Enyimba Stadium in Aba at the weekend.
Kingsley Sokari opened scoring and Cameroonian Raphael Boumsong added a hatrick for the 4-0 drubbing.
Enyimba:
Thomas, Anyanwu, Udoji, Aloma, Esieme, Abalogu, Uluocha, Bassey, Sokari, Okonkwo, Bashir
Abia Warriors:
Chinedu 'Iroko' Udeh, Nnaemeka Anyanwu, Keke, Valentine Nwaebili, Zuberu, Al Hassan Doso, Kola Anubi, Atu, Ali, Michael, Musa Najere.
Enyimba used the match to further prepare for their CAF Champions League match up against Buffles of Benin Republic.
Kingsley Sokari opened scoring and Cameroonian Raphael Boumsong added a hatrick for the 4-0 drubbing.
Enyimba:
Thomas, Anyanwu, Udoji, Aloma, Esieme, Abalogu, Uluocha, Bassey, Sokari, Okonkwo, Bashir
Abia Warriors:
Chinedu 'Iroko' Udeh, Nnaemeka Anyanwu, Keke, Valentine Nwaebili, Zuberu, Al Hassan Doso, Kola Anubi, Atu, Ali, Michael, Musa Najere.
Enyimba used the match to further prepare for their CAF Champions League match up against Buffles of Benin Republic.
Golden Eaglets set to hit the road to Niamey
The Golden Eaglets Team of 21 players and 10 officials will depart Sokoto for Niamey, Niger Republic on Thursday, 12th February, for the CAF U-17 Africa championships.
Coach Emmanuel Amuneke and his Golden Eaglets
While in Niamey, The Eaglets will stay at the Hotel Royale Palace and will play their first two group A matches against host Niger Republic and Guinea at the Stade General Seyni Kountche, while the last group match against Zambia will take place at the Stade Municipal, which has artificial turf.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian community in Niger Republic have promised to give the Eaglets maximum support to go all the way and become the African champions.
The Golden Eaglets are currently the FIFA U-17 World Champions and will qualify to defend their title in Chile later this year only if they get to the Semi Finals in Niger.
While in Niamey, The Eaglets will stay at the Hotel Royale Palace and will play their first two group A matches against host Niger Republic and Guinea at the Stade General Seyni Kountche, while the last group match against Zambia will take place at the Stade Municipal, which has artificial turf.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian community in Niger Republic have promised to give the Eaglets maximum support to go all the way and become the African champions.
The Golden Eaglets are currently the FIFA U-17 World Champions and will qualify to defend their title in Chile later this year only if they get to the Semi Finals in Niger.
Friday, 16 January 2015
NPFL: Transfer updates
Enyimba's Semiu Liadi to join Warri Wolves.
Heaartland's central defender, Nelson Ogbonna to join Enyimba.
Crown captain, Segun Ayo has joined Sunshine Stars.
Dolphins has signed on Heartland's midfielder, Isa Aminu.
Enyimba's Rasheed Olabiyi is looking for a new club after he said the Aba side is owing him more than 10million naira.
Akwa United duo of Namso Edo and Ezekiel Bassey have joined Enyimba of Aba.
Abia Warriors is earger to sign Warri Wolves defender, Ike ThankGod.
Former Heartland goalkeeper who was in Vietnam, Bassey Akpan is back to Nigeria and may join one of the clubs playing in the continent this year.
Sunshine Stars Musa Newman is at present on trials at Al Masry in Egypt.
Former youth international, Kingsley Udoh who was dropped by Kano Pillars has joined Sunshine Stars.
Kano Pillars, Godspower Aniefiok who was signed-on from Akwa United says the Kano side will retain the League trophy this season.
Goalkeeper Moses Ocheje has left Kano Pillars and joined Enyimba International.
Former Sunshine Stars coach, Erasmus Onuh may take over at Heartland fc of Owerri.
...more to come
Thursday, 15 January 2015
Gomaa: Patience needed with Ebimobowei like Antwi, Flavio
In a televised interview in Egypt, Al Ahly director of football Wael
Gomaa spoke about his team’s transfer targets as well as their newest
addition, Peter Ebimobowei.
The 21-year-old Nigerian, who signed for the Red Devils on a three-year contract earlier this week, has scored 18 goals last season playing for Bayelsa United in the Nigerian Premier League.
Gomaa made it clear that patience will be key with the striker, as well as any other new signee: “I would like to ask from the fans that they don’t judge Peter [Ebimobowei] or any other new player we will bring to the club without giving them their time and their adaptation period.”
The ex-defender continued by mentioning foreign strikers who’ve excelled in Egypt, including the league’s current top scorer, John Antwi (Ghana), and famous Ahly striker Flavio Amado (Angola) – with the latter needing an adaptation period with the Cairo giants before becoming the mercurial striker that he was for the team: “He [Flavio] came in and everybody knew his level, but it took him one year to fully adapt and start performing to this level.”
“Antwi came to trial at Al Ahly SC, and now he’s the league’s top scorer with Ismaily.
“We are bringing a forward that scored 18 goals in the Nigerian Premier League, who has very good attributes and even made it to the Nigerian national team lately.
“We believe he is one of the talents that have a great future,” he added.
When asked if the fact that Ebimobowei was not playing with one of the big clubs in Nigeria, and does not have experience playing in African competitions, such as the CAF Champions League, was a point that concerned him, Gomaa replied: “The question is: will the player be able to adapt with your team and does he have the talent to do so? We believe he does as he managed to score 18 goals on a team that has a problem reaching the opponent’s goal on a regular basis.”
“From what we saw from him, he is the type of player that creates the scoring chance for himself.”
It is worth mentioning that Ebimobowei is the author of seven goals with Bayelsa United this season after 20 gameweeks in the Nigerian Premier League and will be included in Al Ahly’s 2015 CAF Champions League list.
Courtesy: kingfut.com
The 21-year-old Nigerian, who signed for the Red Devils on a three-year contract earlier this week, has scored 18 goals last season playing for Bayelsa United in the Nigerian Premier League.
Gomaa made it clear that patience will be key with the striker, as well as any other new signee: “I would like to ask from the fans that they don’t judge Peter [Ebimobowei] or any other new player we will bring to the club without giving them their time and their adaptation period.”
The ex-defender continued by mentioning foreign strikers who’ve excelled in Egypt, including the league’s current top scorer, John Antwi (Ghana), and famous Ahly striker Flavio Amado (Angola) – with the latter needing an adaptation period with the Cairo giants before becoming the mercurial striker that he was for the team: “He [Flavio] came in and everybody knew his level, but it took him one year to fully adapt and start performing to this level.”
“Antwi came to trial at Al Ahly SC, and now he’s the league’s top scorer with Ismaily.
“We are bringing a forward that scored 18 goals in the Nigerian Premier League, who has very good attributes and even made it to the Nigerian national team lately.
“We believe he is one of the talents that have a great future,” he added.
When asked if the fact that Ebimobowei was not playing with one of the big clubs in Nigeria, and does not have experience playing in African competitions, such as the CAF Champions League, was a point that concerned him, Gomaa replied: “The question is: will the player be able to adapt with your team and does he have the talent to do so? We believe he does as he managed to score 18 goals on a team that has a problem reaching the opponent’s goal on a regular basis.”
“From what we saw from him, he is the type of player that creates the scoring chance for himself.”
It is worth mentioning that Ebimobowei is the author of seven goals with Bayelsa United this season after 20 gameweeks in the Nigerian Premier League and will be included in Al Ahly’s 2015 CAF Champions League list.
Courtesy: kingfut.com
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